Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria Latest Topicshttp://gmic.co.uk/forum/127-russia-soviet-other-militaria/Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria Latest TopicsenBadges ot Excellent Soldiershttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/73151-badges-ot-excellent-soldiers/
In my collectors practice I had nearly all of these bagdes,those came into being in 1942 to reward the soldiers of all qualifications in Red Army.These badges existed till 1957.I went through the division and I found out there is no topic about these badges.I decided to look for the photos of the badges I sold e.g. lately or last year and to create the topic.

1.Excellent Fireman

2.Excellent Baker

3.Excellent Tankist

4.Excellent Buzzer

5.Excellent Worker in Air Forces

6.Excellent Worker in Health Service

At present time I do not have more pictures,but I hope some collectors of the forum will add their photos of the badges.

]]>73151Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:11:10 +0000Soviet fieldpost letterhttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/46902-soviet-fieldpost-letter/Have always wanted one of these and finally found one. I saw one in one of my references a good while back and thought it was really cool how the triangle fold meant it was from a soldier. I read somewhere years ago that there were a ton of these that had never been sent home as they were from units that were wiped out and that it would be considered bad for home front morale if they were delivered. They were discovered in the late 80's or early 90's if I remember correctly.

I'll provide better scans when I have it in hand. Hoping someone will be able to provide more info on what it says.

I am making my return to collecting after a long brake. I would like to share some very interesting uniform items which I have acquired and hope you will enjoy seeing. I welcome all comments. If anyone is interested in purchasing any of these items for their own collection please feel free to contact me.

Happy Hunting,

Vince

Medical Branch General Officer.

Military Tribunal "Judge" of General rank

]]>73271Sat, 19 May 2018 22:13:42 +0000Lt. Col. of the NKVDhttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/73285-lt-col-of-the-nkvd/
Lt. Col. of the NKVD

]]>73285Sun, 20 May 2018 21:17:33 +0000Air Force General, Pull Over Service Dresshttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/73284-air-force-general-pull-over-service-dress/
Not much to say about this fellow. The photos tell its story! Beautiful insignia all around!

]]>73284Sun, 20 May 2018 21:14:34 +0000Alles Klar Herr Commissar!http://gmic.co.uk/topic/73283-alles-klar-herr-commissar/
Got to have at least one of these guys to keep the collection well rounded! I found an issue stamp in the inside pocket!

Enjoy,

Vince

]]>73283Sun, 20 May 2018 21:06:35 +0000http://gmic.co.uk/topic/73282-m-35-lt-of-armored-corps-overcoat-budy-cap/
A nice early war/Pre-war Officer's set

]]>73282Sun, 20 May 2018 20:53:19 +0000M-35 Major of Armored Corpshttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/73281-m-35-major-of-armored-corps/
M-35 Major of Armored Corps with Cap

]]>73281Sun, 20 May 2018 20:49:15 +0000Since it is Summer Time!http://gmic.co.uk/topic/73280-since-it-is-summer-time/
How about a nice Summer White Tunic for a 3 Star Army General of the Armored Corps. The Collar Tabs are removable for cleaning as are all of the General's buttons. Specially reinforced holes for 2 decorations as well! White tunics are just not found as they did not stand the test of time! This one is nicely worn and shows its age but is still in great shape!

Enjoy,

Vince

]]>73280Sun, 20 May 2018 20:44:45 +0000Commander of the General Staff Collegehttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/73279-commander-of-the-general-staff-college/
Another one of a kind uniform for your viewing pleasure. This is a circa 1936 - 1940, 2 Star General uniform for the Commander of the Russian Army's General Staff College.

Enjoy,

Vince

]]>73279Sun, 20 May 2018 20:36:35 +0000Boarder Guard Flight Lt., Circa 1937http://gmic.co.uk/topic/73278-boarder-guard-flight-lt-circa-1937/
I have never seen another one, This is a complete uniform for a Lt. of the Boarder Guard's Flight Unit/Air Force, Circa 1937. Includes both caps!

collecting of visor caps is a very interesting field. The practice shows that there are huge amount of different types and variations.

Also it is interesting to see how they were worn. The majority of visor caps I have have their visors replaced, some buttons replaced and also many other interesting features.

Unfortunately I can not post pictures of all of my visor caps, but some of them are available at the moment.

The rest are at my village, so I will be able to post them after two-three months.

But I know RichieC and Stoo will not let the topic die

first, border guard visor cap, 1960.

]]>16027Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:58:43 +0000Army General - Victory Parade Uniform - Completehttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/73272-army-general-victory-parade-uniform-complete/
One of my favorite uniforms in my Russian collection. Complete, head to toe, Victory Parade Army 1 Star General of Infantry. Included is the never seen General's Overcoat to complete this outfit!

This is my first post and I just wanted to share what the uniform of the highest rank of the Soviet Union looks like. Note this rank is above Marshal of the Soviet Union equivalent to a 5 Star Field Marshal rank. Only the “man of steel” holds this rank also known as Joseph Stalin but even for himself, the commander in chief of the Soviet Red Army considers this Uniform and it’s insignia to be too luxurious and old fashioned for his own liking.

I am emphasize that this was especially created for Stalin for usage in the annual Grand Victory Parade of 1947.

i have a few pairs of shoulderboards, which i got with some Medals, i bought and i wonder, if there´s anything interesting, which are worth selling. Some of these seem to be the older WW2 type.

thanks

Gerd

]]>68194Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:30:51 +0000Need help re: dressing up a Major General's tunic for display.http://gmic.co.uk/topic/69135-need-help-re-dressing-up-a-major-generals-tunic-for-display/
Hi all. I managed to acquire a Major General's daily uniform from a friend. Common type but worked a very good deal and would like to dress it up a bit for display on a torso dummy. Am thinking perhaps one HSU, a good sized ribbon bar, an academy badge or two and possibly a Soviet Officer's Association lapel pin. Here's the possibilities I have to work with:

First the tunic in question:

Most of my academy graduation badges are here:

Some of my ribbon bars... thinking one of the top three:

Officer's Association pin:

Here's one I found on the web that's rather like what I'm hoping to do:

Although would two of my graduation badges work on this (assuming any of the ones I have would be proper for this rank)?

I don't know of anything else that would be appropriate for this uniform and rank but if anyone knows different please let me know. Also, keep in mind that I have no intention of selling this but if I should I would remove the items I add as I would not want them to be considered original to the tunic. This is simply for my own display.

This is his complete set of Supreme Soviet IDs and pins, from 1954 - 1984.

After his death some unscrupulous quick-profit men bought his awards from someone in the family with access but perhaps not permission. They pretty much trashed everything else as junk. I bought everything else I could find in Tbilisi over the course of several years. That included these pins and IDS. I have a lot of his other stuff.

]]>68552Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:31:16 +0000Jacket of General for the Victory Parade 1945.http://gmic.co.uk/topic/68296-jacket-of-general-for-the-victory-parade-1945/
Hey guys, look tunic of a General of the Red Army to Parade in 1945.
]]>68296Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:12:05 +0000Tanker Uniform c. 1940 - valuehttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/71320-tanker-uniform-c-1940-value/
Below are a photo and a description of a tanker uniform from Research Rick's collection. I would like to get a value so I can sell it. The boots and belt are not with it. Any help is appreciated. The condition is without damage.

I am focus on collect the Soviet Union things for a time,now i am just lack the things of the marhsall,if anybody can help me?

My mail is akhromeev1983@foxmail.com

Best regards

]]>70953Mon, 08 May 2017 17:28:49 +0000Cigarette Caseshttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/72523-cigarette-cases/
Probably this item is connected with the division.I think it could belong to some navy officer,but also maybe it could not.

The 20th or the 30th years of the XXth century?

Silver,there are marks ,weight 160gr,dimension 10x8cm.

I am sure many collectors in the GMIC have interesting cases to show.

]]>72523Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:23:56 +0000Osoaviakhim Badgeshttp://gmic.co.uk/topic/59725-osoaviakhim-badges/I started the Early Georgian Aviatrix thread then decided that I would start this thread to share a few more of my things. Depending on membership interest, of course. Well, no interest so far but it interests me, so here's my Osoaviakhim board with some close-ups. I think I've got a couple more things around here somewhere but this will have to do for a start. I would very much like to see what you've got.